Valentine’s Day Fruit Kabobs

fruit kabobs

Sweet enough for Cupid himself, and a fun way to get some vitamins in the kiddos, these Valentine’s Day Fruit Kabobs are a hit.  Who wouldn’t want to eat fruit on a stick?!  Add in a festive version of my favorite fruit dip and you’ll have a colorful, healthy treat for any Valentine’s Day party. [...]

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Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

creamy ranch pasta salad

Go beyond plain ol’ ranch with this zingy combination of several recipes that were almost right.  Feel free to play around with the veggie mixtures and amounts, too.  Use your favorites! Who says salads are just for summer?!

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Homemade Refried Beans

refried beans

Every time I mention that I make my own refried beans, I get comments and emails asking for the recipe.  Well, there really isn’t a recipe, but if you want the method to my madness to try own your own, here it is! I started making refried beans at about the same time I did [...]

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Favorite Holiday Recipes

shrimp

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day… and everything in between.  There are some super special celebrations coming up, and what would a party be without good food?!  Here are some of our favorites if you need last-minute ideas for yummy eats.  Enjoy! Appetizers Layered Shrimp Spread Stuffed Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon [...]

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Caramel-Wrapped, Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

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The only thing better than a chocolate covered pretzel is a chocolate covered pretzel wrapped in caramel!  I dig the salty/sweet/crunchy combination, and they make an easy “no bake” homemade gift. Here’s how we make this fun holiday treat. Caramel-Wrapped, Chocolate-Covered Pretzels Start with a package of pretzel rods and a package of caramel apple [...]

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